Knowing Asher

Chapter|7|

Apparently, all of them agreed except me.

"Stephanie?" Amanda called softly, and I sighed. I was thinking of what excuse I could make. Studying has always helped me, but I have a feeling it won't happen this time.

"Stephanie." She called out again, and I fiddled with my fingers.

"I can't say," I whispered softly, rubbing my hand on my shirt.

"It is going to be so much fun, and you better not say studying. That isn't going to help you this time," Lily deadpanned.

Well, yeah, I already figured that out.

"I don't think my parents will allow me. I have never left their care for more than a day, which is basically the sleepovers we have," I voiced out facing my two audience. Amanda and Lily.

The remaining people have already left me in the hands of these two.

Big Sly ones!

"That is not an excuse. We promised to make our last year in high school memorable. This trip is a start to that, so we are doing this together." Amanda pouted.

"But_"

"No buts, you are not making any decisions right now. We attend that meeting and then you make your decision. It better not be a No," Amanda deadpanned, and I fiddled with my fingers.

"Are you threatening me?" I asked in disbelief, and she shrugged.

Well, i just needed an escape from them, and that worked.

I just turned around and walked to my class. Thankfully, I don't have it with them.

They would never understand my reasons. They have got everything they have ever wished for on a gold platter. I grew up with my parents not having enough money to buy me everything.
I wasn't going to stress them over a meaningless trip.

The expenses were sure going to be high. The last set before mine went to three different countries using the school private jet. They lodged in the best hotels, so imagine how high the expenses were.

I opened the door to class settling in my seat. The teacher walked in. For the first time, I didn't have the will to listen to the teacher.

For my future! I forced myself to listen, but my mind wasn't there.

I managed to jot down a few things, but it wasn't enough.

"Hey Sandra, can you lend me your note? I will give you back before the class ends," I said the girl beside me.

She shifted her glasses up her nose. "Sure, no problem," she replied, handing me her note.

"Thanks," I said and quickly scribbled down the note.

I walked out of class as the bell rang.

I had biology next and I was thinking about how much the trip will cost.

I almost tripped on a banana peel since I wasn't looking where I was going.

There's a trash can, and I wonder what it would take that person to just throw it in the trash can. Some people are just used to having maids do everything for them that they become so lazy.

I entered the class settling down absentmindedly. "Hello guys, today we won't be doing anything much. Just open to page 55 of your textbook and draw the male reproductive system. You do that, and I grade you when you are done," the teacher said, and there were a few murmurs.

Since I didn't have the textbook, I decided to pair up with Rob since he was my only friend in this class.

"Hey, Rob," I said immediately. I settled in the seat beside him.